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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Oct 31, 20223 min read

What’s the bidder’s consideration?

We see auctioneers somewhat routinely noting that bidders’ bids once placed (accepted) can’t be revoked nor withdrawn — in other words,...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Jun 12, 20202 min read

Magical auctioneer disclaimers

Yes, I used the term “magical disclaimers” where I suggested live auctioneers aren’t likely secure from potential (or actual) liability...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Feb 10, 20202 min read

Auction cancellation fee that is fair

As such, in the National Auctioneers Association award-winning magazine (Auctioneer, December 2019/January 2020) Matthew Parker...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Mar 18, 20192 min read

Puffing and bids in bad faith

Said another way, in a forced sale where most hold that anyone can bid including the seller, can any bids be considered in bad faith? My...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Aug 21, 20172 min read

Auctioneer, FFL and Contracts

More specifically, as we have written before, the non-FFL auctioneer can sell firearms in basically one situation: The sole circumstance...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

May 22, 20172 min read

Bidders, last good faith bids and recourse

That analysis is here: https://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2011/06/30/if-the-seller-bids/ As we have stated in countless...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Dec 22, 20163 min read

Should the auctioneer start the bid?

For example, an auctioneer might say, “Start me out at $15,000 …” [the invitation to bid $15,000] and then a bidder might bid $5,000 [the...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

May 5, 20162 min read

Auction bidder drunk, high, or otherwise impaired?

Auctioneers are presented with these situations, and usually have one or more of the three following questions: “Can I take his bid?” “If...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Jun 12, 20142 min read

Auctioneer clause concerns

Auctioneers typically enter into contracts with their sellers (clients.) These contracts often note the date and location of auction,...